Ohio Powerball Players Win Big in $194M Drawing

Thousands of Ohioans score prizes, including $150,000 winner, as jackpot climbs to $217M.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:53am

While no one hit the $194 million Powerball jackpot in the April 1, 2026 drawing, the Ohio Lottery reports thousands of other prizes were won by players across the state, including a $150,000 winner.

Why it matters

Lottery fever grips Ohio as the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, driving excitement and anticipation among players hoping to strike it rich. These smaller prize wins help sustain that interest and keep Ohioans engaged with the state lottery.

The details

The winning numbers were 4, 10, 11, 52, 64 and Powerball 24, with the Power Play option at 3x. In addition to the $150,000 prize, other Ohio winners included 15 people who won $300, 27 who won $100, 377 who won $21, 3,785 who won $12, and 640 who won $4.

  • The drawing was held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
  • The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:59 p.m.

The players

Ohio Lottery

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What’s next

The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to $217 million for the next drawing on April 4, with a cash option of $97.4 million.

The takeaway

While the $194 million Powerball jackpot went unclaimed, the Ohio Lottery saw thousands of smaller prize winners across the state, keeping players engaged and excited for the next drawing with an even larger $217 million prize up for grabs.